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Nathaniel Branden

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The Resume

    (April 9, 1930-December 3, 2014)
    Born in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
    Psychologist
    Birth name is Nathan Blumenthal
    Formerly a leading figure of Objectivist movement
    Wrote 'Who is Ayn Rand? (1962),' 'Psychology of Self-Esteem (1969),' 'The Disowned Self (1971),' 'Judgment Day (1989),' 'The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (1994)' and 'The Art of Living Consciously (1997)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He had an affair with Ayn Rand when he was 19 and she was 44.
    He eventually cheated on Rand with a younger woman.
    He was criticized for including detailed descriptions of his sex life in 'Judgment Day.'
    He secretly recorded phone calls between his third wife and Rand.
    His PhD did not come from an accredited school.
    He is rumored to believe in flying saucers.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Next to Rand he is the most important figure of the Objectivist movement.
    He and Rand got permission from their spouses before beginning their affair.
    Rand called him a bastard and slugged him when they broke up.
    He became a persona non grata in Objectivism after he left Rand.
    His second wife died at 37 from an epileptic seizure.
    He was one of the first psychologists to recognize the importance of self esteem.

Credit: Georgina


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 27 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 25 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 58 Votes: 67.24% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 48 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 77 Votes: 72.73% Annoying